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Is Substack Notes a ‘Twitter clone’? We asked CEO Chris Best.

Decoder with Nilay Patel

CHAPTER

Substack's Evolution and Challenges

This chapter explores the transformation of Substack into a platform empowering writers to create their own businesses while fostering a supportive network. It highlights the challenges of content moderation, the launch of Substack Notes designed to enhance writer-reader interactions, and the complex relationship with Twitter post-acquisition. The discussion emphasizes Substack's commitment to a subscription-based model that prioritizes content and community over traditional engagement metrics.

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